{"id":172670,"date":"2024-07-09T13:51:03","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T08:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/?p=172670"},"modified":"2024-07-09T13:51:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T08:21:03","slug":"top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Toughest Exams in the World 2026 | Success Rate | Exam Period"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toughest Exams in the World: Exams must have scared you when you were a student. Despite scary feelings, nervousness, and stress, exams play a crucial role in academic careers, right from completing high school to graduation, preparing for a government job, or going for a PG course. There are even many public and private sector job roles that require the applicant to appear in various selection rounds, from written exams to interview rounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table Of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #009ed8;color:#009ed8\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #009ed8;color:#009ed8\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#Table_of_Top_10_Toughest_Exams_in_the_World_with_Success_Rate\" >Table of Top 10 Toughest Exams in the World with\u00a0 Success Rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#List_Of_Top_10_Toughest_Exams_in_the_World\" >List Of Top 10 Toughest Exams in the World<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#1_Gaokao_Exam_in_China\" >1.\u00a0 Gaokao Exam in China\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#2_IIT_JEE_Advanced\" >2. IIT JEE Advanced\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#Reasons_why_IIT_JEE_is_one_of_the_top_5_toughest_exams_in_India\" >Reasons why IIT JEE is one of the top 5 toughest exams in India:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#3_Civil_Services_Exam\" >3. Civil Services Exam\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#Reasons_why_UPSC_CSE_is_regarded_as_the_Worlds_Toughest_Exam\" >Reasons why UPSC CSE is regarded as the World&#8217;s Toughest Exam:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#4_All_Souls_Prize_Fellowship_Exam\" >4. All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#5_United_States_Medical_Licensing_Examination\" >5. United States Medical Licensing Examination<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#Reasons_why_USMLE_is_regarded_as_the_toughest_exam_in_the_world\" >Reasons why USMLE is regarded as the toughest exam in the world:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#6_Master_Sommelier_Diploma_Exam\" >6. Master Sommelier Diploma Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#7_ICAI_CA_ICMAI_CMA_Exams\" >7. ICAI CA\/ ICMAI CMA Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#8_Cisco_Certified_Internetwork_Expert\" >8. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#9_Mensa_International\" >9. Mensa International<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#10_CFA_Chartered_Financial_Analyst\" >10. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/top-10-toughest-exams-in-the-world\/#Closing_Words\" >Closing Words!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the World Ranking Website, it has been found that China&#8217;s Gaokao is considered the <\/span><b>toughest exam in the world <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and ranks number 1 in the top 10 difficult exams in the world. While India&#8217;s IIT and UPSC rank second and third among the toughest exams in the world, rigorous preparation and the right guidance make it possible to crack them.\u00a0 Surprisingly, three of the top 10 toughest exams in the world are from India, however, the rest of the exams are conducted outside the country. Let\u2019s take a deep dive into the list of <\/span><b>the toughest exams in the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, based on student research and overall analysis:<\/span><\/p><div id=\"paisa-1011898474\" class=\"paisa-content paisa-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4h8j21D\" aria-label=\"blog banner app popup copy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2025\/03\/06184200\/blog-banner-app-popup-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\"  width=\"300\" height=\"300\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Top_10_Toughest_Exams_in_the_World_with_Success_Rate\"><\/span><b>Table of Top 10 Toughest Exams in the World with\u00a0 Success Rate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Serial No.\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Exam Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Country<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Success Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Overview\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaokao Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.25% in 2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission exam involving several courses\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-day test that is required for higher education<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT JEE Advanced<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26.77% in 2024<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National-level entrance test for engineering students\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Required for taking admission into IIT\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Services Exam (CSE)\/UPSC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.2%<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Administered by the Centre Government in India<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular for its comprehensive syllabus and profundity\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxford, UK<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize by Oxford University<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An extensive competitive test to evaluate writing skills and critical thinking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Medical Licensing Examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">94% to 97%<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A difficult set of tests that doctors must successfully complete to work as medical professionals in the US<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master Sommelier Diploma Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test for wine professionals to evaluate skills and knowledge in wine pairing, tasting, and service\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICAI CA\/ ICMAI CMA Exams<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.42% to 25.76%<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from commerce backgrounds often pursue these tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qualify for these exams to work in the field of auditing, cost, accounting, finance, management, or taxation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA (accepted worldwide)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26%<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certification test for networking professionals with a testing understanding of Cisco networking solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mensa International (IQ Test)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Worldwide<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 2% on IQ tests<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate Intelligence Quotient Level\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the high IQ Society membership exam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chartered Financial Analyst<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globally<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44%<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A difficult exam for finance experts, encompassing financial analysis and investment management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_Of_Top_10_Toughest_Exams_in_the_World\"><\/span>List Of Top 10 Toughest Exams in the World<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Gaokao_Exam_in_China\"><\/span><b>1.\u00a0 Gaokao Exam in China\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-172755\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09130909\/Gaokao-Exam-in-China-.jpg\" alt=\"Gaokao Exam in China\u00a0\" width=\"525\" height=\"279\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China\u2019s popular Gaokao exam is regarded as <\/span><b>the world toughest exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, organized for taking admission into the university. The exam, usually held in June, lasts two days, with students taking optional courses in addition to compulsory subjects such as math, a foreign language, and Japanese. Although it is not a standard exam globally, it is administered in all provinces and results are roughly similar to university entrance exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who are in their final year of high school and want to study UG have to take the Gaokao or National College Entrance Exam. The amazing thing about this exam is that drones are used to detect cheating in the exam, which is disreputable for its high difficulty level and cheating rate. Every year a vast number of Chinese students appear for this exam to continue their studies. The results of this <\/span><b>world&#8217;s hardest exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will finalize whether a student will pass or fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> College-level entrance test for high school students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Candidates in 2024:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 13,420,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_IIT_JEE_Advanced\"><\/span><b>2. IIT JEE Advanced\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-172756\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09130914\/IIT-JEE-Advanced-.png\" alt=\"IIT JEE Advanced\u00a0| toughest exam in the world\" width=\"482\" height=\"343\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The IIT JEE Advanced is one of the <\/span><b>toughest exams in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Those who dream of studying at Indian Institutes of Technology or IITs must have passed this exam. This national-level entrance exam is the only entrance exam for UG courses, which leads to a major bachelor&#8217;s degree, bachelor-master dual degree, and integrated master&#8217;s course in engineering, science, or architecture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being one of the <\/span><b>toughest exams in India, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the exam has a well-structured selection process, with the first stage being JEE Mains and the second stage being JEE Advanced. Also, it offers Siemens scholarships to students, and candidates who crack the exam get a chance to qualify for one. And the scholarship will encourage them in enrolling in a bachelor&#8217;s degree in engineering.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Undergraduate admission to IITs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Candidates in 2023:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1, 80, 372<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_why_IIT_JEE_is_one_of_the_top_5_toughest_exams_in_India\"><\/span><b>Reasons why IIT JEE is one of the top 5 toughest exams in India:<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lakhs of applicants every year<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty and Deepness of Study Material<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under Pressure and Time Management\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Amazon Product\" src='https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/amazon-auto-links\/embed\/?embed=amazon-auto-links&#038;uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.in%2FShort-Tricks-Mathematics-Career-Point%2Fdp%2FB07XLSSYL2%3Ftag%3Ddealhu05-21#secret=a86ff501d2' width='600' height='200' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' class='wp-embedded-content aal-embed' data-secret='a86ff501d2'><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/best-cashback-offers-details?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=sign_up_banner&amp;utm_campaign=exams\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2021\/05\/25140508\/930X180PW.jpg\" alt=\"signup-PaisaWapas\" width=\"930\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2021\/05\/25140508\/930X180PW.jpg 930w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2021\/05\/25140508\/930X180PW-768x149.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Civil_Services_Exam\"><\/span><b>3. Civil Services Exam\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-172773\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09132216\/Civil-Services-Exam-1.jpg\" alt=\"Civil Services Exam\u00a0\u00a0| toughest exam in the world\" width=\"566\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09132216\/Civil-Services-Exam-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09132216\/Civil-Services-Exam-1-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also referred to as the IAS exam, the Civil Services Exam is highly competitive and the most <\/span><b>toughest exam in India. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Civil Services Exam is a must-pursue career option for those who wish to serve their country in administrative roles. It is conducted by UPSC, which stands for Union Public Services Commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This national-level exam is conducted in three stages, namely Pre, Mains, and an interview round. Once a candidate clears all the stages, he\/she will be able to join the IPS (Indian Police Service), IAS (Indian Administrative Service), and various other central civil services. Note that all the departments and ministries of the state and union government are headed by IAS officers, which makes it the premier and <\/span><b>toughest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 to 3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For administrative roles such as IPS, IAS, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Candidates in 2021:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 10, 93, 948\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_why_UPSC_CSE_is_regarded_as_the_Worlds_Toughest_Exam\"><\/span><b>Reasons why UPSC CSE is regarded as the World&#8217;s Toughest Exam:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enormous syllabus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three-stage selection Process, with each stage coming with a unique set of challenges\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutthroat competition among applicants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/best-websites-to-prepare-upsc-exam\/\">Best Websites to Prepare UPSC Exam<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_All_Souls_Prize_Fellowship_Exam\"><\/span><b>4. All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-172754 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09130903\/All-Souls-Prize-Fellowship-Exam.jpg\" alt=\"All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09130903\/All-Souls-Prize-Fellowship-Exam.jpg 800w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09130903\/All-Souls-Prize-Fellowship-Exam-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among all, this is another <\/span><b>top exam in world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a high difficulty level. The exam has high competition. The All Souls Prize Fellowship exam has a dual focus on broad and specialized knowledge, demand for critical and original thinking, extreme pressure to excel, and unconventional questions. All these aspects make this exam a tough test of academic brilliance for wannabe scholars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally organized in the autumn season, the exam is conducted by Oxford University and is regarded as the <\/span><b>hardest exam in the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On an annual basis, 80 interested candidates appear in this exam, unfortunately only 1 or 2 are selected. Applicants have to write or submit four essays on a logical and relevant topic in three hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reasons why the All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam is considered the toughest exam in the world:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly competitive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprises two papers: Specialist papers and General papers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensiveness and Originality\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional Questions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immense Pressure to perform at the best level<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_United_States_Medical_Licensing_Examination\"><\/span><b>5. United States Medical Licensing Examination<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-172753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09130859\/United-States-Medical-Licensing-Examination.png\" alt=\"United States Medical Licensing Examination\u00a0| toughest exam in the world\" width=\"658\" height=\"188\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USMLE is an exam for physicians to practice medicine in the US after qualifying. Popular for its extensive syllabus and high standards, USMLE is one of the <\/span><b>toughest exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the world. It has a success rate of about 94 to 97%, based on the numerous steps, resulting in showcasing its difficulty level.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prepare for the exam, candidates usually spend a considerable amount of time. The difficulty of the exam is underlined by its important role in admission to a residency course and career development. A person taking the USMLE exam must have extensive medical knowledge and clinical skills in various specialties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_why_USMLE_is_regarded_as_the_toughest_exam_in_the_world\"><\/span><b>Reasons why USMLE is regarded as the toughest exam in the world:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different pass rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitiveness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intense study is required\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good amount of duration is a must to prepare for the exam\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The depth and breadth of knowledge is required<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opens future career opportunities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Master_Sommelier_Diploma_Exam\"><\/span><b>6. Master Sommelier Diploma Exam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-172757 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09131306\/Master-Sommelier-Diploma-Exam2.jpeg\" alt=\"Master Sommelier Diploma Exam\" width=\"639\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09131306\/Master-Sommelier-Diploma-Exam2.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09131306\/Master-Sommelier-Diploma-Exam2-768x550.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized by the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), the Master Sommelier Diploma test highly focuses on the premium level of beverages and services offered by sommeliers, especially in wine and meal matching. The main purpose of this <\/span><b>top toughest exam in world <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is to promote upgraded and latest understanding and service quality across the panel in the hospitality space, offering dining, accommodation, and homestays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam consists of three parts &#8211; a theoretical exam\/oral exam, a deductive tasting of 6 wines, and a practical wine service test. Students who score 75% in each section pass this exam, and they are required to present a high standard of both social and technical skills during the exam. Also, the candidate must exhibit excellent sales skills. The average success rate for a candidate, even after numerous retakes, tries, and attempts, is less than 10%.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part I (50 minutes), Part II (N\/A), Part III (25 minutes)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To become a proficient Sommelier\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_ICAI_CA_ICMAI_CMA_Exams\"><\/span><b>7. ICAI CA\/ ICMAI CMA Exams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-172752 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09130855\/ICMAI-CMA-Exams.jpg\" alt=\"ICMAI CMA Exams\" width=\"554\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09130855\/ICMAI-CMA-Exams.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09130855\/ICMAI-CMA-Exams-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching the web to find <\/span><b>which is the toughest exam in the world? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer is here: CA or ICAI is conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or ICAI. On the other hand, the CMA exam is organized by the Institute of ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India). Both of these are considered to be the <\/span><b>top 10 toughest exams in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as all over the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students who want to have a successful career in auditing, accounting, finance, cost management, or taxation should appear for one of these professional programs. These exams are conducted at three different levels as per the CA\/CMA course. If you want to become a certified CA or CMA, you have to pass all the course levels. Below are the levels that need to be passed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foundation course<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermediation Test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Test<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Exam Period:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 to 3 hours for each paper for the CA exam; CMA Foundation: 120 minutes and Intermediate &amp; Final exam: 180 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Purpose: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Cost Management, Taxation,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cisco_Certified_Internetwork_Expert\"><\/span><b>8. Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-172772 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09132113\/Cisco-Certified-Internetwork-Expert1.jpg\" alt=\"Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert1\" width=\"767\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09132113\/Cisco-Certified-Internetwork-Expert1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09132113\/Cisco-Certified-Internetwork-Expert1-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manages and Operates by Cisco Systems, the exam is regarded as one of the <\/span><b>top 10 toughest exams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the world. CCIE encompasses a set of exams that experts must use to manage, create, balance, and alter complex enterprise network infrastructures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The world&#8217;s toughest exam consists of six sections designed to evaluate safety, teamwork, security, routing, and other aspects. It has a two-stage process, and anyone who clears the first level can join the second round.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Exam Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Offer technical certificates for senior networking experts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Number of Candidates (every year)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 8000\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Mensa_International\"><\/span><b>9. Mensa International<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-172750\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09130846\/Mensa-International.jpg\" alt=\"Mensa International\u00a0| toughest exam in the world\" width=\"524\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09130846\/Mensa-International.jpg 800w, https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/img.paisawapas\/images\/2024\/07\/09130846\/Mensa-International-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for the <\/span><b>top 10 toughest exam in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as in the world? We have another most difficult exam in the world, Mensa International. It was started in England in 1946. Basically, Mensa is a society of members rather than an exam. A person who gains approval in the upper 2% of the general population is a society of members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This society is free of all religious and racial differences, as well as non-political. There are more than 1, 45,000 Mensans in about 90 countries of the world. One of the primary objectives of the Society is to promote and explore human intelligence for the benefit of humanity, as well as to encourage research on the characteristics, nature, and uses of intelligence. In addition, it also provides an exciting intellectual and social setting for its members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_CFA_Chartered_Financial_Analyst\"><\/span><b>10. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-172770 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.paisawapas.com\/ovz3vew9pw\/2024\/07\/09131443\/cfa-exam.png\" alt=\"cfa exam\" width=\"548\" height=\"189\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CFA exam is focused on and is associated with financial discipline, making it the most competitive and difficult exam in the world. Of course, the <\/span><b>world&#8217;s toughest exam list<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is incomplete without it. This certificate is also qualified for the Guinness World Records toughest degree. More than 1,00,000 applicants from all over the world (even from Asia) appear and pass the CFA exam every year. When it comes to finance and investment management courses, the CFA degree is often considered the most expected and prominent qualification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, CFA is designed to evaluate and analyze the skills of a finance expert and the understanding of notable and appropriate financial processes and tools. Students from India who pass this exam have a prosperous future with attractive salary packages. To become a CFA professional, the applicant has to pass three levels, including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exam Period: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 to hour sessions (one for each CFA level)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Evaluate investment analysis and management skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Candidates in 2024:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 16, 932<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Amazon Product\" src='https:\/\/www.paisawapas.com\/blog\/amazon-auto-links\/embed\/?embed=amazon-auto-links&#038;uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.in%2FLevel-Study-Material-Compatible-Scwkap%2Fdp%2FB0D49BT9LG%3Ftag%3Ddealhu05-21#secret=a86ff501d2' width='600' height='200' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' marginwidth='0' marginheight='0' class='wp-embedded-content aal-embed' data-secret='a86ff501d2'><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Closing_Words\"><\/span><b>Closing Words!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the blog post, we can conclude that China&#8217;s Gaokao Exam, Civil Service, JEE, and CFA are the most difficult exams in the world, based on the success rate and competition level. Other toughest exams in the world are the All Souls Prize Fellowship Exam, Mensa International, etc. At last, I hope, you will like this information!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"paisa-1652967546\" class=\"paisa-after-content paisa-entity-placement\">Disclaimer: All image credits go to Pinterest and other image sources. If you would like to replace any images, kindly contact us at content@paisawapas.com<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toughest Exams in the World: Exams must have scared you when you were a student. Despite scary feelings, nervousness, and stress, exams play a crucial role in academic careers, right from completing high school to graduation, preparing for a government job, or going for a PG course. 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